New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-11-27

inst now 1t Is absolutely necessary to use every
chance. You have made thrcedolar Investment anu
don't propose throw 1t away am snpcrsu"ous !"
money matters you know. and have fancy that th'e
generous act OF yours may bring us luck inre' oo'S
worth Of bread the waters as WERE shai make
noint OF getting acquainted with your friend ana
should like to have you stand in with me II you would
rather not, why, OF course ~ .
But Mr. Brown said he would stand in" only he 1t
understood for the sole purpose of Keeping MT beh'oh
business pyoclivitics within decent bounds
III.
Tullta sat upon the doorscp Of the white adobe house.
looking out upon the shining waters OF the Day Tue sun
was snknc into the Pacific behind Point Loma ana 'e
soft air was full OF a golden haze The CorohadoS
Islands and the distant hills OF Mexico were outeu III
purple silhouette against the evening SKY anu every
thing was s and ne icefu, everything except Iultas
poor little heart Her mother had not peeh very wen
for the last two three days ana Tue uc''n Vi "c
father was recent enough cause the slightest Illness 10
an Tulita with alarmed foreboding. Then they were so
lonely she and mother with no one 10 care LOT 'e
and they poor 1t was all very iororn' anu 'cS
had mat been CRYING over 1t together, they two III the
twilight And now, with that vague interest winch III"
mind after great emotion. feels III u'l'nS n'"'o,'
Tuta sat on the doorstep and idly watched the Seagus
auttering and sluabbng some scraps thrown from
n passing steamer. and then her eyes followed JACK
rabbit which opcd the road and disappeared III
the sage brush then she two men come along ana
stop at the house next to hers Ihls latter ncdehI
rather aroused her curiosity. because while guns ana
lack rabbits plentiful enough In that neighoorhoou
gentlemen were not and these appeared To ne geh'Ie
men Evidently from their gestures they were ihlhr-
ing for but what was her surprise wnch toSc
ent men left the other house and coming directly 10
her garden gate. opened it and approached her.
Is This where Mrs Lunavarita lives - said the elder
OF the two gentlemen, "a they Doth pon'ciy 'c"oNc"
their hats
Restraining an impulse TO take rciuso !" ''o "'''
Tulita replied that IL was.
"Ifit will not disturb her., continued inc Sc"''cn'"'
NAV We see her for a moment "
Al mi, iupc,i,rc the sonora hcr.clf hearing the voccS
came to the door and answered 10y bidding them enter
81 hope that We are not lntrudins." continued The
stranger who did the talking: my name Is pch'o"' anu
this is my friend Mr.. Brown
The sonora bowed In stately way
MY friend. here" continued Mr. Benton bought
some lavender sticks the Blank Hotel TINS morning.
which we understand were made by YOU
Lavender sticks" repeated the sonora slowly shk'
ing her head do know what that Il that you can
lavender sticks Tuta." she continued turning to her
daughtcr de que esta habando ell cabaero que SON
paitos do lavandra, hila mia sabes tn
Yes Tnlita knew. At the sound OF the Amhh "ord'
her face flushed holly and then grew very pale "hat
was the natter Hal she offended some Ia" III resarl
10 the sale OF lavender sticks and were these shcrs
come 10 arrest hcrI Or-more dreadful thought We're
hers so badly made that the people who had bousat
them came 10 make complaint to her mother lheh sho
hcarI the gentlemen something about souvenirs OF
California auuts in the East all OF the lavender SUCKS
at the hotel being sold. and taking the liberty ot coming
to Mrs unavarlt herself 10 II she would make MN
dozen more All Of her lavender sticks sold! Gould 1t
be pos.blel Tul's heart gave happy bounl' AMI Ia
the excitement OF the she turned 10 her Devil
crc mother an poured forth her CONFESSIONAL what MI
Brown aferwarl DECLARED was the most musical spanish
he had ever heard In his he This Wa followed ~
quick sharp questions from the mother ami p'ch'lhs'
facrns answers from the girl and then what seemed
torrent Of rcpoacA and protest fell from the lips OF Tie
sonora
IT seems" said Mr Benton. Ia a low tone to Ills
friend. that the old lady not posted
No, confouul you." inI.sunuty whispered Mr.
Brown You have let the At'c girl IN for uc' sc"i-
ing
Then the Sonora Lunavara. with nn.h'l f'c" ami
ri.tcring eyes. turned 10 the two gentlemen and s"i'
with dignity AMI uatho-:
"scuor-, have to make the apology 10 Won II is NY
daughter that makes these these ~
Lavender sticks suggested Benton. pleasantly.
These lavender sticks. and dI not know. 1hc j.
young lady ana would not have her do work Saln'cl
Mother. it is bal enough for VINO am old AMI dd
not know YOU understand Not thlt my daughter ever
doe. anvthng without telling me-" she added hastily;
no. scuor never. She has no secrets from her mother
Bat her father j. dead and We are poor Hero thr
.cor- voice tltercl liitc, AMI on 90 ne ier' '"t
lll
face We are poor. AMI have 20 worN' 'HI n}
d4rltcr .hc loves me- anI size -iy, % n'A' 'r al -
sce me ..,y sew all tine uue sow. and -Dc 10 n'In-'
and 40 she make. these thu-- - help Deer poor m''''
anI-anl herr, the sonora g. ling o'rrrtnr hci' ami
turning 10 rullta who hal stolen {" her site. with o
gesture Of surrender shc allowed Acr teas To no" vi"
restrained
Ouickly putin. her arms around her mothers neck
Tuita drew her hctl down upon hcr shoulder. aud
spoke to her -ootninty tn spanish. Then tnruint
sraycly. almost denanty 70 thc yonnt m"i' she said
Ny mother has Mt been very well ;or ilc last few
dl,- -cnorc- AMI tonight She j. not herself You VIII
cNcl-c her"
At this both ~ the gentlemen arose. and Nj Brown,
.p,akn, for the r.i time sail: We sorry. IN
decd We are. We hal no idea that that Your mother
was not well In fat, hop, that Won VIII pardon u'
for taking tho liberty OF calling oh yon about SD trhnf
matter"
Now although Mr Brown'- apology was no, very
eloquent there sincerity AMI sympathetic feeling
in the youn- mans voice That made IT, way to tn hearts
OF both OF the women The raised her head, AMI
drying her eyes. said. with smiling simplicity:
Al. s~nor do not feel Distressed hcctn-c cry
little often cry; anu not very strong since nay Lu-
band died. Bat II is nothing
Tulitt meanwhile. having arisen. had gone 10 the
door In the evident expectation OF the immediate de
parture Of her Xpcccl guests In fact Mr. Brown
himself stood hat in hanl ready to 20. but Mr. Benton
wa, lingering make reply TO the 'cnorls words
Then Mr. Brown on the impulse ~ The moment, sui
10 the GIRL who stood him: lon are not annoyed
angry with me vita us. I mcnn' for coming !"
Why should De replied iniita with dignity. 1T
f. Of no com-cq ucncc"
May hope. then. that You Will mako the lavender
sticks for viii call for then Of course said Mr..
Brown.
will make more for sale at the news stand"
replied Tulita; no doubt sou can get them there"
Having administered which little cut, rulits turned
her big dark eyes severely upon the still tarrying Mr.
Icnton Brown, convinced that their visit had dis
pleased the young LADY, also turned AMI garcd
cause Of his discomhture What their surprise 10
find that Mr. Benton hat rcseatci himself and that he
and the sonora had apparently launched into an
tended conversation.